Lessons From the Trenches

About this episode

Steve Smith and Dave Anderson discuss Craig Tiley's new role as CEO of the USTA and its implications for American tennis.

Steve Smith and Dave Anderson discuss the news of Craig Tiley becoming CEO of the USTA, reflecting on their early days together in the Tennis Tech program and the foundation of coaching education that shaped his career. They explore what leadership might mean for the future of American tennis, from player development to rebuilding stronger coaching networks. The conversation moves through the trenches of the sport: doubles strategy, tournament structures, coaching education, and the role pare...

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Host: Steve Smith

Guest: Dave Anderson

Topics covered

• leadership in tennis
• coaching education
• player development
• doubles strategy
• tournament structures

Keywords

• USTA
• Craig Tiley
• coaching education
• American tennis
• doubles strategy
• tournament structures

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: USTA

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